Melange Gourmet

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Superb Middle Eastern takeout dishes set the three Melanges apart from the usual delis. Lamb stew is terrific, scented with cumin and nutmeg and full of carrots, onions, red pepper and parsley, while small maroon Egyptian eggplants, stuffed with parsley, garlic, vinegar and hot peppers, are spicy and delicious. Middle Eastern desserts are excellent. — Eric Asimov

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